43 year-old Curtis Mamone, Jr. of Puna was arrested and charged following a domestic incident at an Ainaloa residence on January 6.

According to police, after being placed under arrest, Mamone broke free from an officer’s grasp and attempted to flee on foot. He was apprehended by officers after a brief pursuit.

Earlier this week, Mamone made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court. Following a preliminary hearing yesterday, the Court found probable cause for the offenses, maintained his bail at $80,000.00, and ordered him to appear in Circuit Court for his arraignment on January 22.

Mamone is charged with Felony Abuse of a Family or Household Member (physically abuse a family or household member by impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or the neck), Felony Abuse of a Family or Household Member (physically abuse a family or household member in the presence of a minor), Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree (possess any amount of methamphetamine), and Escape in the Second Degree. Felony Abuse, Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree, and Escape in the Second Degree are all class C felony offenses, which carry a penalty of either a five-year prison term or a probation term of four or five years (specifically Felony Abuse) and up to twelve months in jail.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Heipua Ah loy and Ha‘aheo Kaho‘ohalahala.

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